Educational intervention for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promoting productivity

• Autorzy: Abareshi F. , Yarahmadi R. , Solhi M. , Farshad A. A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Background and objectives. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the main causes of pain, suffering, absenteeism, disability and reduction in productivity. This research aims to determine the role of training intervention based on protection motivation theory in reducing WMSDs and promoting productivity. Methodology. The conducted study was based on a quasi-experimental design (control) that was carried out on 158 employees of the Kabl Khodro factory which were divided into two groups of 79 people. After splitting the 158 workers, an experimental and control group was formed. The data collection instruments were made up of two questionnaires and were analysed using a quick exposure check (QEC) method. Result.Before intervention in both the experimental and control groups, there were no significant differences among the average protection motivation theory constructs, productivity and QEC scores (p < 0.05). However, following training intervention there was a significant increase in these factors within the investigated group apart from the perceived response costs and efficacy. Conclusion. The conducted study shows that ergonomic training based on the protection motivation theory is effective in reducing musculoskeletal risk factors and that increased knowledge of the subject can lead to an increase in productivity.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomic training; work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs); productivity; protection motivation theory

PL

ergonomia; kurs szkoleniowy; choroby narządów ruchu; efektywność pracy

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 21, No. 4
• Strony: 480--485
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 25 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Abareshi F.

• Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Yarahmadi R.

• Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Solhi M.

• Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Farshad A. A.

• Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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Uwagi

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Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.